Staff Nurse - Renal B5

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking staff for a permanent renal ward role at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The unit performs kidney transplants and renal dialysis and requires collaboration across renal, anaesthetic and theatre teams.

We offer flexible working options, extensive learning opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including NHS Pension, cycle to work and study bursaries.

Qualifications

• Local renal transplant training programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for a designated group of renal patients before, during and after surgery.
• Assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based programmes of care.
• Support patients preparing for surgery in partnership with the wider renal, anaesthetic and theatre teams.
• Care for post-operative patients following kidney transplantation and renal vascular access surgery.
• Undertake the technical aspects of care required for the role following appropriate training.
• Work collaboratively within the nursing and multidisciplinary team to maintain a consistently high standard of patient care.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive and patient-focused ward environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Continuous learning

Professional development

Collaboration

Education

Renal transplant training

Haemodialysis training

Renal transplantation knowledge

Immunotherapy medications training

TCVC care

AV fistula cannulation

NIKKISO dialysis machines operation

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Ward 4C is a friendly 15-bed renal surgical and kidney transplant ward. The unit performs approximately 150 kidney transplants each year and is recognised as a centre of excellence for renal dialysis vascular access creation. The Renal Assessment Unit (RAU) is also based within Ward 4C, with both teams working closely together to provide seamless patient care for a specialised renal patient population.

All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent, 1 full‑time, 1 part‑time

1x 36 hours 1x 18 hours

Shift pattern - Long days and nights

Base location - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for a designated group of renal patients before, during and after surgery.
• Assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate evidence‑based programmes of care.
• Support patients preparing for surgery in partnership with the wider renal, anaesthetic and theatre teams.
• Care for post‑operative patients following kidney transplantation and renal vascular access surgery.
• Undertake the technical aspects of care required for the role following appropriate training.
• Work collaboratively within the nursing and multidisciplinary team to maintain a consistently high standard of patient care.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive and patient‑focused ward environment.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Local renal transplant training programmes.
• Haemodialysis training programmes.
• Education on all aspects of renal transplantation.
• Training in immunotherapy medications.
• Care and management of tunnelled central venous catheters (TCVCs).
• Cannulation of arteriovenous (AV) fistulas.
• Operation of NIKKISO dialysis machines.
• Commitment to teamwork and maintaining a positive, friendly atmosphere within the unit.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of continuous learning and professional development is desirable.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

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